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Ordered the AA Authentic Hi's. I couldn't decide between Old Skool Pros or Rowans, so I went the complete opposite direction.
Main thing I'm looking forward to is how Popcush compares to Ultracush. I can't find ANY reviews that compare the two in-depth. It's just "yeah popcush is ultracush but better." How is it better? Does it offer good support like Lakai? Does it last longer than Ultracush? How is the heelbed compared to Ultracush? etc etc etc.
I plan to wear/skate these for a few weeks and then make a dedicated thread comparing the two. I think it's important now that Vans has a new insole that isn't a variation of Ultracush.
replied in another thread and also a few other threads weeks back - but I like it more. UltraCush bottoms out. It was real soft. The is firmer compound that reminds me of Emerica g6 insole (wino skip on g6) I’ve interchanged them and not a huge difference except maybe thinner forefoot. Support I don’t know yeah heel cop wise they hold you in.. arch support you mean?
I haven't had experience with Emerica yet.
By heelbed I mean when you put on Vans with Ultracush and it feels like your heel is sinking into the soft thick insole. Arch support is a concern as well for me. I'm hoping these insoles work out, hearing that they're much harder compared to Ultracush is a great sign.
I know FP gamechangers exist, but I shouldn't have to buy a separate pair of insoles for an expensive ($70-100) shoe to be good (looking at you Nike SB, fuck Zoom Air).